Act No. 7.754 establishing protective measures for forests along river source areas. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Protected area Protection forest Zoning Timber extraction/logging Offences/penalties Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act establishes protective measures for forests along river source areas. It consists of 7 articles establishing tree cutting prohibition along aforementioned area, that shall be under the control of competent authority. This Act also prescribes sanctions to be paid by offenders. Full text Portuguese Website www.bdtextual.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implements New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771). Legislation | Brazil | 1965 Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law No. 12.651 on the protection of Native Forests. Legislation | Brazil | 2012 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Plant protection, Protected area, Protection forest, Public forest, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Family farming, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Management/conservation, Wild flora, Zoning, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 12.727 amending Law No. 12.651 on the protection of Native Forests. Legislation | Brazil | 2012 Keyword: Plant protection, Protected area, Protection forest, Public forest, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Sustainable use, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Protection of species, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Management/conservation, Wild flora, Zoning, Biodiversity, Wetlands, Coastal zone management Source: FAO, FAOLEX